As the fourth pillar of democracy, media has a crucial role to play, and it is possible only with an effective education of media and mass communication. With time, the required skills of media professionals have changed considerably and the pedagogy is being overhauled to meet the changing demand. Considering the rapid evolution of this educational segment, we have come up with this special issue focusing exclusively on it. The cover story of this issue features Niscort Media College from Delhi which is one of the few media institutions that have adapted to the changing trends by setting its course structure in accordance with the view of getting its students ready for any kind of media career in this industry. The college follows a modernized concept of media education and is in a state of constant upgradation to be in tandem with the newer nuances in the media industry.

Niscort has specialized courses for MoJo using the most advanced video production tools with complete audio engineering. Also featuring in the issue is L. S. Raheja College of Arts and Commerce which is a Mumbai based institute that cultivates creative and productive talents of students, faculty, and staff. The college offers various aided – BA and B. Com and unaided – B. Com in Accountancy and Finance, B. Com in Financial Markets, B. Com in Banking and Insurance, Bachelors in Management Studies, B.Sc in Information Technology apart from the BA in Multimedia and Mass Communication programme. Reading further, you will find more such stories in this special issue.

After scrutinizing the colleges and universities in this field, we have selected the top performers who have showcased exceptional academic expertise. With the intent to transform the lives of students, these colleges have exhibited the acumen to adapt to the evolution of the educational field and help students emerge victorious. We look forward to receiving your feedback and suggestions.